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How the Fidelity Was Managed.


Cincinnati Special.
Comptroller Trenholm was asked how he ac-
counted for the Fidelity getting into its scrape.
He said:
''In the first place, Mr. Harper was not good
business man. His business training has evil
IDENTIFY not been good, and he could not get down
to details and make a study of expenses. He
think Harper ever realized his true position, and
that be overestmated whatever fortune he had.
do not believe he really knew what he was
worth. In my talk with him he did not converse
like a business man. He talked like a man much
younger than be really is. His statement of the
manner in which he gave the money to Wiltshire
was not made like a business man would make
H."
What excuse did Harper offer you concerning
bis action2"
"I aid not ask him for any. You know he was
arrested, charged with criminal offense and is
naturally reticent am here to save much
money for thu depositors and stockholders as
.an and called upon Mr.. Harper TO ask him IL
he would aid in giving information as to the
tfairs of the bank, its assets. securities. collat
,rals, etc. He very readily consented to aid the
receiver in any manner possible, and impart all
The information he could IL was concerning
bhe affairs Of the bank only that talked.
have an idea that Harper had no realization of
ais responsibility. l doubt whether he thought
VI It all. he knew that he had about Sc. $50, 900
u the bank and thought that his resources were
practically Unlimited. He probably never en-
ertained q thought that it was possible TO break
iim.'
There Is a rumor that a large sum of money
was stolen from the bank Monday
That Is quite possible. There was no system
whatever. II any one wanted TO steal money all
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JEALOUSY, MURDER, SUICIDE.
August Berning Shoots and Kills His Wife,
and Then Puts an End to His Existence.

LOUISVILLE, June PA room above Hur-
leyis saloon. on jefferson, between Third and
Fourth streets, this city, was the scene of a ter
rible double tragedy tonight. between the hours
of and o'clock. August Berning, at the
time mentioned, shot his wife and then himself
through the head. both wounds being imme-
diately fatal. The men in the saloon below
heard shot, then a scream, another shot, and
then all was quiet. Upon entering the room
they found Berniug stretched upon the floor.
bis head lying in q pool of blood, and his feet
almost touching those of his wife, whose body
stretched out directly opposite, her
head also resting in pool of blood
The bal, had entered her head behind the left
ear, and lodged next to the skin above the right
ear. Bernine had killed himself by placing the
pistol to his mouth and blowing his brains out
They had been married about five months. and
the cause OF the deed was jealousy. The woman
had a bad name, and previous to her marriage
with Berning had been the mistress of John
Godfrey, river pilot Berning suspected that
his wife had resumed her intimacy with him.
August Berning was about twenty eight years
of age. and the SON of Henry Berning, a
wealthy citizen of ST. Louis. He had been IN
this city about two years, and had at different
times acted as barkeeper in several city saloons
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A DEADLY RIOT.
A Sanguinary Encounter at Oak Ridge, La.
Two White Men and Six Negroes Killed.

New ORLEANS. June PA Girard, La,
special to the Times Democrat says: "a riot
occurred at Oak Ridge this morning, about $50
o'clock. in which one white man and six negroes
were killed. and several white men dangerously
wounded. Parties arriving here to-day give the
following particulars of the affair:
Yesterday evening a negro man living in the
vicinity of Oak Ridge indecenty assaulted a
white girl. He was arrested about p. NJ, and
when she deputies were taking him to the Gala
hoose they were fired upon by Jerry Baldw
colored his two sons, and three other negroes
wounding Deputies Baker and Gardner. The
negroes then dispersed, and later rendezvoused
at a negro cabin two miles from town. On
learning their whereabouts the officers went to
arrest them. On approaching the cabin they
were fired upon and one of their number G. w.
Hggin botham, instantly killed, and Con-
stables John Conger. Gardner, and Baker dan
gerously wounded. During the melee which
followed Jerry Baldwin and one of his sons and
four other negroes were killed. Great excite
ment prevails at Oak Ridge, and further trouble
is apprehended."
LATER-A courier just arrived from Oak
Ridge reports everything quiet Twenty men
from Bastrop have arrived there. Town Mar
shall John Conger, who received eleven bullet
wounds, died at o'clock to-day.
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A STILL-HUNT FOR SHERIDAN.

His Friends Working for the Republican
Nomination Next Year.
Washington Special to Chicago News.
There is said to be an organized movement
among number of Republican politicians hav-
ing for its object the nomination of Genera.
Sheridan for President Those engaged in the
movement believe that an irrepressible conflict
will develop in the Republican national conven-
ton between the adherents of Blaine and Sher
man which will prevent the nomination of either
of those leaders, and that Sheridan can com
mand sufficient number of delegates to secure
the nomination. as Hayes did at Cincinnati in
1876, and as Garfield did at Chicago in 1880 I
am informed that this project TO nominate
Sheridan was started about six months ago by
certain leaders, who believe that the Repub-
lican party must look to the soldier element for
success at the next national election. 1t was
decided that the movement should be conducted
by personal inquiry.and labor in the several
States, trusting nothing to correspondence, and
prosecuting their work in manner that would
not attract public attention. 1t is uncertain
whether Sheridan was consulted about the mat
ter whether he is aware of the design TO make
him the Republican candidate. 1t was not the
intention of its promoters TO make the move
ment aggressive.
Their plan of operations is to have Sheridan
prepars to receive the support of Blaine and
Sherman delegates when it becomes apparent
that neither of those gentlemen be nomi-
mated TO this end missionary work is being
quietly done in every State in which there ID
likely to De 01vlQed deegatIonS roscoe Conk-
ling and Levi p. Morton said to regard IA
vorably the Sheridan movement The Conkling,
old stalwart wing of New York Republicans
will not support Blaine or Sherman in the con.
vention, and may be depended upon to send del.
egates against them. The support of New York
is regarded essential to success, as the candi-
date receiving tho electoral vote OF that State
will be elected President. If the New York del.
egation in the Republic convention can bs
brought to vote for Sheridan those directing tho
Little Phil" still hunt believe they can secure
his nomination Whether this movement 10
honestly intended to advance Sheridan, or wheths
er9 started to outf1ank Blaine and Sherman, re-
gardless of whom il may ultimately serve, time
alone can reveal But there is doubt that
such movement has had several months OF or.
ganzed effort, and that its originators will meet
in New York shortly to hear reports from thoas
to whom was committed the work OF inqurina
among Republican leaders in the several States
as 20 how e movement for Sheridan's nomina-
ton would De received.
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A WOMAN In THE CASE.
Rev. Nicholas Ballies Thinks that Is the Chief
Trouble with DR.. Edward McGlynn.

NEW YORK, June 2Z-The Rev. Nicholas
Ballies. pastor of st. Francs's Catholic Church,
Brooklyn, who in a recent sermon criticised DR..
McGlynp, had another tilt at St Stephens ex-
pastor yesterday. He said: "As to DR.. Nc
Giynn, that scandal is about to end. For much
of his pride and arrogance, q great deal Of fault
may be. perhaps. chnrgeable against his lay and
clerical friends. Men and women p!ndly ap-
plaud his utterances. read in respectable
newspaper explanation of why the women so
foolishly applaud him, and it confirms my own
opinion" The reverend gentleman read an ex-
tract from local paper. It set forth that IA
very DISTINGUISHED ecclesiastic is authority for
the statement that there 10 a woman at the bot
tom Of the McGlynn business. and the fact will
come out before long. Possibly an explanation
of this is what leads women to form at least
three-fourths Of his audience when he gives a
lecture" Three women to man. said
Father Ballies. THE women" he continued
reading, .'go into ecstatic emotion merely upon
seeing him, before he begins to speak at ALL"
"Ah, he has such a high opinion of himself; he
would dictate to the Pope what to do. He has
been intoxicated by his reception by these
foolish people. What foolish people. 1t is a
shame that they should be so ignorant, these
men and women who want to teach the people,"
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CHICAGO, June 27.-At-a meeting OF the board
of directors Of the American Exchange National
Bank, to-day, the resignation of D. w. Irwin. as
president of the bank, was received, and at the
sarnest solicitation of Mr.. Irwin, was accepted.
d. W. Dewey, Of the directory, unan-
lmously elected Mr.. Irwin's successor.
Resolutions paying a high tribute to Mr.. Irwin's
merit and long service were adopted without a
dissenting voice, were other resolutions, "de-
nying any rumors that may have been current
charging him with improperly using his connec-
ton with the bank during the late business differ
to further his business interests, asserting
that "neither he nor the house have asked or
received any accommodations that might rot
properly be extended to- any customer of any
bank"
By formal vote Mr.. Irwin was requested to re-
main in the directory. To make good any i'm
pairment OF the capital stock OF the bank. an as
sessment of 30 per cent. was ordered levied
at member of the directory
said. after the meeting, that no
fault lad been found with Mr.. Irwin's
services, was there any lael- of con d ence in
him; but there was feeling outside that his
connection with the Board of Trade would per-
hsps. i'm pair public confidence in the bank and
because Of this fact Mr.. Irwin was very anxious
10 have somc other member OF the directory
take his place at the banks head He will re-
main n member of the board of directors.
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MINOR MATTERS.
General Sheridan's Selection of Ofhcers "a
Witness French Maneuvers

General Sheridan's Selection of Officers "a
Witness French Maneuvers.
Washington special
General Sheridan has done good thing for
the army il selecting two officers of rank and
distinction to 60 to France at the invitation OF
the government of that country, and be present
at the grand military maneuvers that to
occur in September. This invitation comes
every year. Other countries habitually send
officers of high rank on such duty, but hitherto
the United States has generally been represent
ed at the French and German maneuvers by
captains or lieutenants who happened to be tray-
cling in Europe at the time. This year we shall
send Gen. Absalom Baird. the inspector-gens
of the army, and Col. II. G. Hasbrouek, the
accomplished commandant of cadets at West
Point General Baird was major general OF
volunteers, and has fine war record. He is
now full briRadier- general in the army, and
his presence in France will be regarded as a COM
piment by the French government. a better
selection could not have been made.
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PERSICO'S MISSION.
It Has Been Abandoned Suggestions
from Cardinal Manning.

It Has Been Abandoned Suggestions
from Cardinal Manning.
Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.
LONDON, June 27-The Pope's postponement
and virtual withdrawal of the mission of Mgrs
Persicio and Gualdi, ostensibly to inquire into
the condition of the Catholics of Ireland, n
timely step. In view of the presence in London
during the jubilee festival, Of Mgr Scilla, the
Pope's special envoy, bearing his Holiness's jub-
lee gift to the Queen, the Irish Catholics were
much perturbed over the proposal to send mis-
sion specially charged with the duty of investi-
eating them, and were aroused to feeling of
resentment unexpected as it was dangerous to
the interests of the church Cardinal
Manning and Archbishop Walsh, of Dub
lin, at once said that If there
really existed any necessity for such mission,
which the latter very strongly doubted the pres
ent time was most iuopportune for carrying out
the idea, and represented the state of affairs to
the Vatican They did not put the case too
strong when they stated that the Catholics of
Ireland, goadeG to desperation at the near ap-
proach of the passage of the coercion bill and
stung to the quick with Indignation at the fes-
tivities celebrating the jubilee of the Queen,
who. in the fusome adulation of her adherents,
described having overwhelmed Ireland
with blessings, were the eve of revolt, and
the Vatican exhibited the astuteness which in
variaby characterizes its action by losing
time IL needing the warning of its advisers Too
much reliance was placed upon the loyalty OF
the Irish people to their religious convictions.
IN ordinary times there would have been
doubt of their acceptance OF the Popes emissa-
ries with submission. and gladEess, but
in the hour of their slavery to the English
government, and at the time when their op-
pressors were forging new chains for their limbs
and heavier yoke for their necks, the insist
of the Vatican upon sending its represent
atives on questionable mission, would infalli-
bly, have caused the secession Of thousands of
Catholics whose love for their homes, wives and
children is stronger than their faith in ecclesias
teal 6inlnmacv
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THE FIRE RECORD.

MarshfieId, WIS.,, Almost 0bilteratcd--5soss.
S1,OOO.OOO, with One-Fiftll lnsurance
Special the Indianapolis Journal
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, June 28--Aiar FIRE
is raging at Marshfeld, on the Wisconsin Cen
trail road. An engine has been sent from this
place. The fire originated in the lumber yard of
W. H. Upham, and spread with remarkable ra-
pidity, destroying the entire plant of Upham,
consisting of extensive lumber piles a aw-mill,
several warehouses and smaller buildings All
attempts to master the flames proved futile. and
ng dimensions was raging in the
business portion of the town. The depot Of tho
Wisconsin Central railroad was destroyed
along with the water-tank and many cars. The
road is blockaded, as the track is destroyed and
trains are unable to pass. The greater portion
of the business houses destroyed. The Tre-
mont House among the most valuable
buildings. The loss cannot be estimated at
present, but will run up to about q million dol
lars. W. H. Upham being the heaviest loser.
All the telegraph wires are down, and particulars
cannot yet be ascertAined.
The scene is a pitiable one. The wearied men
aud depressed women are watching the remnants
of their homes and possessions promiscuonsly
scattered around in the surrounding
woods, which lit up tonight by
the glow that comes from the still burning mass
that covered many acres, and represented a
thriving village. So rapid was the spread of the
fire that little could be saved. Frantic men and
women used vehicles of every description to save
goods when the fire reached the residence part
Of the town.
Messages have been received that the people
are but scantily supplied with provisions. and
there will be suffering until aid is dispatched.
Superintendent Allen, of the Wisconsin
Central railroad, who has been getting
scraps of information over his wire
says there was no wind prevailing. and it was
difficult to account for the rapid progress Of the
fire. 1t started. near as Superintendent
Allen could learn, at 1l:30 o'clock in the fore
noon, in the Upham lumber-y yard. and spread
very rapidly. Its direction toward the
Upham mapufactorv. The Central Depot was
soon swept away the company's water
tank, and pile bridge just west of the town,
about 300 feet in length The bridge
over which the main line runs, and its destruc-
ton impeded travel all of tonight.
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A BailiR Attacked and Manned.

DUBLIN, June 27.-The house Of a water
bailiff Lear Bundoran. County Galway, was at
tackled by mob, on Sunday. and the baiiff Sc
verely beaten with an iron bar. One of his ears
was partly severed from his head, and his body
was terribly cut and bruised. The bailiffs two
sisters attempted to protect him, and were cut
with a fish gaff n the hands of of the at
tacking gang. Six of the assaiiants were ar
rested. The object of the attack is believed to
have been to intimidate the bailff in giving tes-
timony in poaching case set down in the court
sor
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Mrs. Potrer's Acting.

LONDON, June 27.-"Civil War" was produced
at the Gaiety Theater tonight. with Mrs. James
Brown Potter in the leading role. There
brilliant audience, including the Prince and
Princess OF Wales and the King of Greece. Mrs.
Potter has become a promising actress, her per-
ment her previous efforts. The dresses
worn by her very beautiful. She was
heartily applauded throughout the play. and was
well supported by Kyrle Bellew, Amy Roselle
and James Fernandez.
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THE FIDELITY BANK.
David Armstrong, of jackson, o., Appointed
Receiver for the Broken Institution.

CIScINNATI, June 27.-The affairs of the FL
deity National Bank are very quiet to-day.
Comptroller Trenholm is not to be seen, having
withdrawn to enable himself to attend to q mass
of business sent him from Washington. From
the district attorneys office il is stated that Da-
vid Armstrong, Of Jackson. o., has been select
ed for receiver of the Fidelity Bank. He is in
the city, and has TO await the execution and
approval of his bond before taking possession.
Mr.. Armstrong now holds the position of cashier
OF the First National Bank of Jackson, a bank
doing business with capital of $50, 900.
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railroad between Valleristhal and Saarburg, in
consequence Of the expulsion of three of the
FIRMS directors who were officers in the French
territorial army.
The Rome Italie states that the Pope has
asked Mgr Rampolla to prepare a circular in
structirg nuncios abroad concerning his attitude
on the conciiation question. In it he will de-
clare that he will not renounce his right to tenn
poral power in Rome.
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Cable Notes.

The Bremen police authorities have prohib-
tied LiebknechLs lecture on the Knights OF
Labor.
The English royal mmission appointed to
investigate the system of NJ. Pasteur has sub
mitted a report which is generally favorable to
the adoption of his method
The North German Gazette says that the
statement is not true that the appointment of NJ
Riches as Servan Premier was due to advice Of
fered by the German minister at Belgrade.
A large glass making firm il. Alsace has with
drawn its offer OF subvention Tor projected
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THE COERCION BILL.
Debate the Propriety of Making the
Measure Permanent.

LONDON, June 27-In tine Commons Mr.
Smith announced that the government intended
to proceed with the crimes bill until it had
passed the report stage.
Mr.. Robertson tLibsrall moved that new
clause be added TO the bill, providing that the
act could be repealed by order in council
This he said, would prevent the House of Lords
keeping the act on the statute book in defiance,
possibly, of the wishes of the Commons
Mr. Baifour, Chief Secretary for Ireland, op-
posed the new clause, urgine that control by tho
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ST.. PETERSBURG. June 27.-The police an
nounce their cognizance Of the fact that the
Nihilists have resumed active work in dis
seminatng seditious literature. Pamphlets are
being spread broadcast and the novel means of
introducing them into cigarette boxes has been
employed.
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The California G. A. r.. Men.

ST. Louis. June 2Z--Charles A. Dexter aid
de-camp to General Salmon. commander of the
department of California Grand Army of the
headquarters for the California G. A. r. He
says two thousand veterans will come from
southern California alone, and that large fund
is being raised TO pay the expenses of the trip.
Mr. Dexter will be on this side for some time
and will visit General Fairchild, the commander
in.chief, at bis home in Madison, Wis, before he
returns to California;
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Sundays Fire at Chicago.

CHICAGO. June 27-The insurance on the
property destroyed by fire at the stockyards yes
terday foots up $8O7 75O, of which $3.50 900 is on
the buildings, and the remainder upon the con-
tents Most of the policies for So 500
piece and a list would include nearly every in
surance company in the United States, besides
numerous foreign companies. No single con-
ceru suffers more than a comparatively trifiing
loss Armour's insurance amounts to $I05, 900,
which, with salvage, pretty fully indemnifies
him. The Chicago Packing and Provision Com
pany will probably have to bear loss Of about
$500 900 over and above their insurance.
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Status of Foreigners in France.

PARIS, June 2I-The committee appointed by
the Chamber of Deputies to examine the posi-
ton Of foreigners in France. after hearing
the views of M. Flourens. Minister Of Foreign
Affairs. rejected the proposal to tax all foreign
ers. and proposed, instead. that foreigners in
France be obliged to declare French domicile in
order to insure themselves indemnity, and for
the purpose of subjecting them to the same taxes
as are imposed upon Frauchmen exempt from
military service. NJ. Flourens expressed his
opinion that the new proposal did not appear to
be contrary to the existing commercial treaties
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Other Fires.

PORTLAND. Ore, June 27-Fire yesterday de-
stroyed the business portion of the to of Pull
man. w. T. Loss, $75 900 TO $50, 900. insured for
about two thirds
SHELBYvILLE, June THE barn OF James
Sullivan, south of St. Paul, burned yesterday
afternoon, with all it's contents and two horses.
Loss, ST. 900; insurance. $40
ALTOONA, Pa, June 27--The planning mill of
Banker d Rhine destroyed by fire this
morning. Loss. SIS, 900; partially insured. The
fire is supposed to have been of incendiary
igin.
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Oxid,a Tomb.

LONDON, June 2Z.-It is announced that
Ovid's tomb has been discovered. The location
Is at Anadolk ioi. near Kustendani. The stone
marking the tomb represents Ovid's arriva! at
the island of Toni, when he was banished thither
by Augustus A. d. 8, account of the poets
intrigue with the Emperors daughter julia and
Apollos reception of him. Ovid's isle s q few
miles from Kusteudaui.